The Rev’d Roberta Wilson-Garrett, rector of St. Saviour’s, Blind River and Church of the Redeemer, Thessalon, has been appointed as the acting Archdeacon of the Deanery of Algoma by Executive Archdeacon and acting Diocesan Administrator, The Ven. Dr. Harry Huskins. Roberta’s appointment is effective September 1, 2016 and extends until such time as Algoma’s new Bishop has had…
Logan Rayment, Youth Synod delegate from Sault Ste. Marie, and newly elected Deanery YMC Rep, shares his experience of the Diocese of Algoma’s Youth Synod which took place at Camp Manitou July 3 – 6, 2016. ________________ My Experience at Youth Synod 2016 by Logan Rayment This year’s Youth Synod was truly amazing. From the…
The Anglican congregations of St. John the Evangelist and St. Matthew, Sault Ste. Marie, are joining together to form a new faith community, Emmaus Anglican Church, effective September 2016. The decision comes after a year-long process in which some area congregations imagined and investigated fresh possibilities for the future shape of their ministry in the…
Surf’s Up! Monday Aug 8 to Friday Aug 12 9am to 12noon For Kids Ages 3 to 12 At St. Matt’s Anglican 1643 Wellington St. E, Sault Ste. Marie At Surf Shack, children will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that will provide an opportunity to ride the waves with God! Time together will include learning, crafts, snacks,…
Most in the deanery are likely already aware that Bishop Stephen has announced his resignation as Bishop of Algoma effective August 1, to take up ministry as Principal of Wycliffe College in Toronto. It goes without saying that Bishop Stephen and Fawna will be greatly missed throughout the diocese, in particular here in the deanery of…
Sunday July 3 – Wednesday July 6 This year marks the 31st annual Youth Synod at beautiful Camp Manitou Bay of Islands . Camp Manitou is located approximately one hour west of Sudbury, Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay. Access is by boat only. Camp Manitou Bay of Islands is wonderfully rustic with rugged, rocky terrain and…
The Algoma Diocesan ACW Annual takes place from May 30th – June 1st in Sudbury and this year’s theme is “Back to the Rock”! Booking deadline is April 30th 2016 Registration Form 2016 Information Sheet
Imagine sailing on pirate ship in full sail inside St. Luke’s Cathedral on your way to Neverland! The Cathedral Churchmouse Players invite you to a play for all ages, The Never Song, based on the beloved story Peter Pan by Sir James Matthew Barrie. When you arrive in Neverland, join Wendy, John and Michael Darling as they find adventure and danger. They hide from those dastardly pirates James Hook…
“When a congregation starts taking seriously the vocation to make disciples, its life is bound to change too!” ~ Jay Koyle, Go Make Disciples: An Invitation to Baptismal Living. (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2012) p. 21. By its nature, baptism is a subversive sacrament that initiates people into a community established to reveal the Kingdom of…
The Deanery of Algoma extends Holy Week blessings to all as we journey towards Easter. See below for Holy Week Service Times Monday in Holy Week ~ March 21, 2016 St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Sault Ste. Marie 7:00pm Eucharist Tuesday in Holy Week ~ March 22, 2016 St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Sault Ste. Marie 7:00pm Eucharist Wednesday in Holy Week ~ March 23,…
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